恩波教育：大学英语新四级考试冲刺模拟试题

注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上作答。

62. What does the author mean by using the word “eventually” in line 3?

A) That music historians used the term “Renaissance” after the other historians did

B) That most music historians used the term “Renaissance”

C) The term “Renaissance” became widely used by art historians but not by music historians

D) That music historians used the term “Renaissance” very differently than it had been used by

Jules Michelet

63. The phrase "frowned on" in line 9 is closest in meaning to

A) given up

B) forgotten about

C) argued about

D) disapproved of

64. It can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of the Renaissance were seeking a rebirth of

A) communication among artists across Europe

B) spirituality in everyday life

C) a cultural emphasis on human values

D) religious themes in art that would accompany the traditional secular themes

65. According to the passage, why was Bemardino Cirillo disappointed with the music of his time?

A) It was not complex enough to appeal to musicians.

B) It had little emotional impact on audiences.

C) It was too dependent on the art and literature of his time.

D) It did not contain enough religious themes.

66. Which of the following is mentioned in the passage as a reason for the absence of a single

Renaissance musical style?

A) The musical Renaissance was defined by technique rather than style.

B) The musical Renaissance was too short to give rise to a new musical style.

C) Renaissance musicians adopted the styles of both Greek and Roman musicians.

D) During the Renaissance, music never remained the same for very long.